The Husband Project-Month 2 Update

In case you missed my post last month, I have my first client! Yup it’s my hubby! My husband, in a moment of weakness, agreed to train for a 5k on December 6th with me as his coach. So here we are at month 2 already and it’s time for an update on how he is doing.

We’ve been using a couch to 5k plan with run/walk intervals. He pretty much stayed on schedule the first few weeks and the plan started off pretty slow and easy. He began running 2 min/walking 2 min. Those intervals slowly increased throughout the month.

The hubs decided he needed new shoes as he was having some shin soreness. I love shopping for new shoes, even if they are not for me. On the way to the store, he informed me that he really “doesn’t like running” yet. What? Aren’t you feeling that surge of adrenaline and sense of accomplishment after your runs?, I asked him. Apparently, “no” not so much. Well maybe some new shoes will help!

We headed to Runner Runner Sports and did the full analysis on the treadmill to see which shoes they recommended for him. Funny story: While he was being analyzed and fitted, he overheard a conversation I was having with the manager about shoes and new styles etc.

The look on his face was priceless. He has zero patience for this type of “nonsense”. Yup we are on 2 totally different levels here. I still have hope though you never know!

The new shoes apparently did the trick! While away last weekend, he hopped on one of those treadmills that allows you to virtually run in tourist spots around the world. He was scheduled to run 7 min walk 3 x 3. He came back in to report that he ran 22 min straight! He didn’t stop for the walk intervals.

Hubs: “I just got in the zone and really enjoyed the scenery and the time just flew by! Has that ever happened to you?”

Me: ” Ah yes!! (insert sarcasm) I believe it has!” (Finally!)

Although the hubs would never admit that he likes running, I think that he is starting to. He is realizing that he can run farther than he thought. I also think he is enjoying the rewards he is getting from me (wink wink). I do like a man who sweats!

We are now 10 weeks out from the 5k so lots of time to get to 30-35 min of running comfortably. Goal for month 3: run outside at least once to see how it feels. All of his runs have been on the treadmill. Training is going really well. Stay tuned for updates next month.

Tell me…Can you get your significant other to run with you?

Meet Deborah

I'm a mom of 2 teenagers, wife and lover of all things running & fitness. As a life long vegetarian, I've always been passionate about healthy living & exercise. Looking for motivation last year, I started my own chapter of Moms Run This Town (MRTT) which has grown to over 200 members. I've met so many amazing women who inspire me daily to keep moving forward.
I am currently the Race Ambassador for The Rock N Roll Marathon/Half Marathon in Washington, DC. I am fortunate to be a Girls on The Run Coach this season and can't wait to inspire a new generation of female runners.
My favorite race distances are 10k's and Half Marathons. I love to keep up to date on new running & fitness trends. I definitely choose my running gear based on color and love to express my fashion sense while exercising.

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Me and my husband are known around here as Team Homan, so yeah we run together! (or used to before kids!) Sounds like he is doing great…realizing you can do more than you thought is always a good confidence boost!Michelle recently posted…Do At Least One Thing Everyday

This is fantastic! My husband will not run with me, although he has been walking on the treadmill for about 6 weeks now and has lost 20 pounds (how do they take it off so fast? not fair!)Kelli recently posted…Woman Crush Wednesday – Tanya Logan

Beer Geek decided he was going to walk the 5ks each day at the series I just did. Well, he walked the first day, run/walked the next two, ran the next two (while carrying his camera and taking pictures LOL), and then straight up ran the last one. And almost broke 30 minutes in his very first running 5k. Stinker.

This is so awesome. He sounds like the Hubs who also has ZERO patience for shopping. He’s such a pain in the store I rarely bother to bring him! haha!
I’ve worked on getting him to run with me, but he is still on that “I’m allergic” mentality. 🙂Julie @ Running in a Skirt recently posted…5 Ways to Wake Up Happier

My husband ran in his younger days and can tell you all about his 6 minute miles (sigh). I doubt I could get him to run with me these days. He has his own thing…golf. You are doing a fantastic job as coach!HoHo Runs recently posted…Making Comparisons

Yay, that’s awesome that he’s beginning to enjoy it! I think Mike is beginning to enjoy it as well. I’ve even heard him talk about maybe continuing to run after the 5k is over 🙂Chaitali recently posted…WIne and Dine Half Marathon training – week 11

I love that your hubby is your first client. I am sure he is happy to have your support and encouragement also. I think training family and friends is the best way to gain some experience. Best of luck to him!Ivanna recently posted…Reduce Post Workout Soreness: ISOPURE AMINOS

I bet he’ll like it by the end, especially after he crossed the finish line :). Will HATES running. I’ve gotten him to do a few obstacle course races with me, but if I suggest run a normal race he’d give me the death stare haha.Nicole @ Fitful Focus recently posted…How To Master The Bike Commute

My husband ran my first half-marathon with me. He hated the entire training, and he has not ran since (other than a 5k family color run I made him do….oh and he is doing another charity 5K next month), but otherwise, he still complains that his legs hurt and will never be the same after that half almost 3 years ago now!Paria@momontherunsanity.com recently posted…Emotion Panel

I convinced my boyfriend to run a 5 mile road race with me three months after we started dating. A year later, he ran his first marathon! To say I got him hooked would be an understatement 🙂Jamie recently posted…Tuesday on the Run

I’ve told you before how interested I am in following this! You know how much I’d love for my husband to start back running and enjoy it like I do. I could so relate about him not really feeling the high yet. I didn’t feel it when I started for quite some time either, I do hope he gets to that point! Isn’t it funny too how we can tempt our husbands with a new “something” to get them interested too. I also caught the *wink wink! Loved this! Look forward to next months post and a high five to him! He’s doing great, he has a lot of women behind him and wanting him to succeed!Tricia@MissSippipiddlin recently posted…Do you play the Comparison Game?

This sounds so much like Vegas and I – I’m cracking up! I think she’ll like it more when she’s more used to the routine… I hope… 🙂Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted…Super Shoulder & Back Workout + WIAW

I’m glad his training is going so well!! I am trying to get my husband to sign up for the 5K with me next month, but he’s just not in to it. 🙁Heather@hungryforbalance recently posted…WIAW: Happy Fall y’all!

I wish. Every time I mention it there is some ailment. Whatever to each their own. I love seeing couples running I think it is really great. Maybe someday.
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I think it’s great too and I am a little jealous when I see couples running together. We have not actually done that. He is doing his training on the treadmill. I don’t even know if we will run together before the race. Don’t give up yet!! We have been married for 20 years

My husband is actually a really good runner. He can take a few months off, then get back at it and still be faster than me. It is incredibly frustrating but I do love when he gets back into shape. I am hoping he will sign up for another race this year.Daisy @ Fit Wanderlust Runner recently posted…Hoka Bondi 4 Review

Despite the fact that he’s not 100% sold, it sounds like you’re having some good progress!! My husband didn’t run either when I first met him. I can’t take credit for teaching him how, but I did get him started by bringing him to group fitness classes. Now he runs way faster than me! The simple fact that your husband is willing to try is awesome. Good luck on Month 3!!

PS – I totally get how a 20 minute convo on running shoes could be “fun.” I feel the same way about produce convos at the local foods market. My husband is always unamused, ha!Whitney @ To Live & Diet in L.A. recently posted…5 “Superfoods” to Try This Fall

That’s great that your husband is doing a 5K with you! My boyfriend is my total support system when it comes to running. He’s been doing it a lot longer and is really fast and strong. He always motivates me to push myself more.Amanda recently posted…Workout Wednesday – Better Balance with BOSU

Oh that is too cute! My hubs doesn’t like to run but he will on occasion. I get so excited when he agrees to go for a run with me that it ends up being a competition. Or I should say HE thinks it’s a competition. He can’t let me out run him.Angela @ happy fit mama recently posted…7 Reasons to Get Excited for Fall Running

This is so awesome! I keep hoping my husband will sign up for a race… he runs when he finds the time, which isn’t very often. Looks like you’re doing an awesome coaching job!Laura @ Mommy Run Fast recently posted…Junior League 5k Race Recap

Oh lawd, been there and done that. I hope yours works out better. If he is tight or sore, and needs to be stretch him out. Im his massage/physical therapist, thats it! lolAutumn recently posted…I’m My Own Michelangelo and So Are You

That’s so awesome!! Congrats to your hubby and congrats to you for being an awesome coach 😀 It’s amazing what a new pair of shoes can do, hey? 😉Ariana recently posted…The 5 Biggest Running Myths Dispelled

Go hubby!! That is really cool that he is sticking with it and dare I say having fun? 🙂
I think he is going to love running outside! I can’t believe Dec 6th is only 10 weeks away… wow!Natalie recently posted…Where In The World Is Nat + Coach, I’m back!

I love this so much! I think it’s so exciting that , first of all, your husband agreed to be your first client , and that he’s enjoying it (for the most part). That’s awesome.

My husband and I met because we were runners, at a race. And we got married at the same race 3 years later! He’s still my favorite running partner.Debbie @ Coach Debbie Runs recently posted…20 Great Blogging Tips for Beginners and Pros

Sounds like u r found a great job! My husband runs 3 miles 3x a week. He tells me he doesn’t really like running he just does it for the exercise. The furthest I got him to run is a 10k because I signed him up. We just have two different views of running(I love it) and I don’t think that will ever change.Toni recently posted…Weekly Workout Wrap-Up, NYC Marathon Training, Week 10

Aww great update. Good work coach! I giggled when your husband asked if you really just talked shoes for 20 minutes. When Cliff came to watch one of my half marathons, I told him that lunch with my two girlfriends meant a lot of run talk!Jennifer recently posted…Chicago Marathon Countdown – Logistics

I think it is awesome you are doing this with and for him!
You might appreciate this. So my sister who is a hard core Triathalon girl. Well she wanted to be able to take a few trips and do some Tri’s, but she wanted to do them with her husband. Not really with him, because she’s far to competitive and let’s face it she not only kicks most girls butts, but most guys too, LOL
Anyhow, her husband who had never done anything except swim in High school. She got him waking up at 4am to go the gym, long story short she basically took him from couch to Tri this year, and a few weekends ago they competed together and ya she killed it. But her husband actually took 2nd in his age group too, and it was pretty much his first ever competive race. They came back from that trip and they asked me if I would watch their kids next month so they could go do CA and do another.
Point being, maybe in time your husband and you will find a new found hobby in running to do together and who know where it may take you!
Awesome job to your hubby, and props to you for pushing him along the right way!!!!Kristy @Runaway Bridal Planner recently posted…How to Make Sure You Don’t Ruin a Race for Others

So awesome he is starting to run! My BF does not understand my running either. Or when I talk about running haha. I think your husband wil slowly start understanding 🙂 Can’t wait to see how the rest of training and the race goes!Patty @ Reach Your Peak recently posted…How To Avoid A Side Stitch

New shoes always make things better- no matter what the situation! I think it’s great that he is sticking with it. 22 minutes straight once he was in the zone~ outstanding!Mary Long recently posted…When words lose their meaning, retire them

I think this is big progress! I know you are excited! If he never gets past the 5K it is still a victory for you! Why are men so tough? I can’t get mine to commit to a regular walking program much less a run! I will say he walked Italy like a champ with no complaints! Keep up the great job!Mary Beth Jackson recently posted…I am Back! Ciao, come va?

Hi, I’m Deborah

I'm a mom of 2 teenagers, wife and lover of all things running & fitness. As a life long vegetarian, I've always been passionate about healthy living & exercise. Looking for motivation, I started my own chapter of Moms Run This Town (MRTT) which has grown to almost 600 members. Read More…

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